Jessy Dixon Musical artist

Jessy Dixon (March 12, 1938 – September 26, 2011) was an American gospel music singer, songwriter, and pianist, with success among audiences across racial lines. He garnered seven Grammy award nominations during his career.Musicians with whom he worked include Paul Simon, Andrae Crouch, DeGarmo & Key and most recently Bill Gaither in the Homecoming series of concerts. He wrote songs for Amy Grant, Natalie Cole, Cher, and Diana Ross.Dixon was an ordained minister with Calvary Ministries International of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 12, 1938
Birth place
San Antonio
Date of deathSeptember 26, 2011
Place of death
Chicago
Hometown
Chicago

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
Paul Simon
Andraé Crouch
DeGarmo and Key
Albertina Walker
James Cleveland
Bill Gaither Trio
Lillie Knauls
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Rhythm and blues
Christian music
Gospel music
instrument
Piano
Singing

Jessy Dixon on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.jessydixon.com